Meet Erin Love who is on placement with us from University of Strathclyde where she is studying English and History. Her time with us has allowed her to experience the behind-the-scenes of running an archive while developing her own research skills and meeting other Gray fans!

Delighted to welcome Simon Eilbeck to the archive. His likeness inspired Alasdair Gray’s Sir Arthur Shots “spider with a face” in McGrotty and Ludmilla. We hope to record his oral history soon.

A real treat to welcome influential Glasgow artist and performer Sue Tompkins to the archive today. Her playful, immersive work spans visual art, music, spoken word & performance. #alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive

Custodian @sorchadallas.bsky.social joined S1s from Whitehill Secondary with Jo Gallagher from UofG Education to explore mark making through Alasdair Gray. Learners created collaborative maps inspired by Cowcaddens Streetscape in the fifties and other works brought in from our collection 👏

Meet another of our student researchers -Jamie Gemmell a Masters student from Creative Writing at the University of Strathclyde who has been with us since January working on a creative response to Gray’s Falls of Clyde mural.

Oakgrove Primary P5s brought energy & attentiveness to the archive today, exploring Alasdair Gray through collection handling, worksheets and mask-making. Part of our North Glasgow schools programme, supported by GCC Area Partnership funding. 🙌👏

Introducing History of Art student Kirsten who joined us at the archive on placement. Kirsten worked on our ‘Alasdair & Others’ project, focusing on Joe Murray, a friend and sometime typesetter of Gray, creating a biography of his life & connection to Gray 👍👏

Lovely feedback from today’s tour group exploring the AGA & @aowensarchive.bsky.social collections with custodian @sorchadallas.bsky.social: “A national treasure”, “Beautiful”, “Wonderful” & “terrific commentary”. Thanks for celebrating Agnes & Alasdair’s legacy.

PLEASE SHARE 🙏 Visit us & @aowensarchive.bsky.social this June 2026! Tours by Custodian @sorchadallas.bsky.social: 5, 13, 19 & 26 June, 11am. Book via link in bio/Eventbrite.

Introducing from the MLitt Creative Writing at Strathclyde, Chris Tait. During her placement Chris produced her own poem in response to Gray’s drafts of Lanark. The poem is titled ‘Necropolis’, and was performed by Chris in Scots, watch below!

In March we hosted the final ‘Play with Gray’ workshop at The Alasdair Gray Archive — exploring instinctive drawing, writing and play. A reminder that creativity can emerge through experimentation, repetition and surprise.

Introducing Yevheniia, a student on the Modern & Contemporary Art Master’s programme at the University of Edinburgh. During her time here, she supported the digitisation of Gray’s annotated copies of Dante’s trilogy, including the notes he used to develop his own interpretation.

Meet MLitt Creative Writing student Megan who has joined us at the archive on placement from The University of Strathclyde. Megan has been exploring the collection and developing a creative response through collaborative research and co-design.

PLEASE SHARE: Free 8-week writers group at AGA/ @aowensarchive.bsky.social Glasgow. Starts 28 May, Thursdays 1–3pm at The Whisky Bond. For local people new to writing. Guest sessions with @heatherparry.bsky.social & @kirstininnes.bsky.social, facilitated by Saskia McCracken. 10 free spaces.

@agnesowenslitest.bsky.social @agrayarchive.bsky.social

Hope Scotland votes today for a future that brings people together with hope, compassion, and unity, rather than division or exclusion 🤞

Watch our new creative commission short story with Rachelle Atalla here, supported by Creative Writing at the University of Strathclyde 👇🏽

Master’s student Karin from the University of Edinburgh’s Modern & Contemporary Art programme joined us on placement recently where she worked on ideas for our social media posts. She has enjoyed the creative freedom this has given her and researching Gray’s art.

We’re excited to launch our first publication tomorrow 🎉 Rich Things by Chitra Ramaswamy + collaborators. Join us 12–2pm at Garnethill Multicultural Centre for a workshop + free snacks. Or order online—£6 intro price throughout May (RRP £12).

Our custodian @sorchadallas.bsky.social returned to Whitehill Secondary yesterday to launch a new project with Whitehill Arts & UofG. S1 pupils will explore identity through arts, film, journalism & languages. We can’t wait to see it grow!

Missed Gray Day 2026? The full event is now on YouTube — link in bio 🎥 Watch host Josie Long introduce the evening. Celebrating 45 years of Lanark, with new works, readings, and animations reimagining Glasgow.

PhD Film student has joined us at the archive on placement via a @sgsah.bsky.social internship, one of 20 students who joined us this term. Jack has been working on our ‘Alasdair & Others’ project and has been researching the connection between Gray and Hugh MacDiarmid.

Tickets still available for Polygon book launch for Agnes Owens new title release, stellar line up! @aowensarchive.bsky.social

Images by @alasdairwatson.bsky.social from Out of the Margins, curated by @sorchadallas.bsky.social at Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie. Featuring rare archival works, alongside Eardley & Gray, plus new ceramics by Hayley Jane Dawson. Come visit!

You've met our wonderful board, now read more about our structure and who we are in our governance documents, available via the link in our bio and on our website.

Meet the Board! Trustee Jade (Stout) Sneddon — Scottish visual artist and Head of Insight. She blends creativity and analytics to connect art with audiences and support accessible culture for all.

Continuing our Meet the Board series: Trustee @colecollins.bsky.social —Fine Art lecturer at GSA, researcher, curator, and EDI advocate. Vice President, Kurt Schwitters Society; board member and co-founder. Committed to arts-for-all and widening access.

Meet the Board: Trustee @juditbodor.bsky.social — Glasgow-based curator & Programme Director at DJCAD, Dundee. Her research explores post-1970s counterculture & artist archives. She supports sustaining and activating Alasdair Gray’s legacy.

Great to welcome the Craft Curating Mentees today, led by Craft Scotland Learning Manager Ilaria Casini and facilitated by Katy West- was great to meet you all and discuss our collection and the work we do to develop partnerships and new commissions.

Got a chance to see the excellent satellite exhibition by @agrayarchive.bsky.social and @aowensarchive.bsky.social The Joan Eardley pictures & this photo were the highlights for me - imagine being part of that discussion or even just being privileged to eavesdrop on those amazing writers chatting!

Continuing our Meet the Board series, we welcome our Treasurer, Graeme Buchanan. A Chartered Accountant with 40 years’ experience, he’s a tech leader passionate about guiding change through collaboration, clarity, and open communication.

Continuing our Meet the Board series—meet our Secretary, Dougie Smith. With wide UK governance experience, he champions open, accessible structures. A lifelong Alasdair Gray fan, he joined in 2022 to help build a lasting legacy. 📸 by Matthew Arthur Williams.

This week we’d like to introduce our Board- Meet our Chair, Monica Callaghan—Head of Operations & Strategy @sgsah.bsky.social With 20+ years in arts leadership, she champions access, innovation, & inclusion. She joins us to support growth, learning and long-term impact. 📸 by Matthew Arthur Williams

Available for preorder now! Edinburgh University Press will publish The Edinburgh Companion to Alasdair Gray and the Arts (May 2026), inspired by the 2022 conference by @rodgeglass.bsky.social & @sorchadallas.bsky.social - a fresh look at Gray’s literary & visual world.

Delighted to share our new short film on Agnes Owens, marking her 2026 centenary, now live on AGA’s YouTube. Discover her life, work, and legacy—or watch it on a retro TV at the Lillie Art Gallery exhibition from today!

📚 Pre-orders now open! 📚 Polygon’s @birlinn.bsky.social reissued Agnes Owens titles—with new introductions by @danigaravelli.bsky.social Kirsty Logan @kirstininnes.bsky.social and @heatherparry.bsky.social are in our shop. New covers by Joan Eardley. Order via link in bio!

📚 Agnes Owens in the Archives ✨ FREE TALK ✨ 23 Apr, 17:30–18:30 | National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh Celebrate Agnes Owens’ centenary and explore her archives with expert speakers @laurzzs.bsky.social @sorchadallas.bsky.social and Dr Colin McIlroy 🎟️ Book via Eventbrite (link in bio)

Centenary Agnes Owens tote with her striking quote, in typewriter-style font. Baby pink, 100% organic cotton. Features Calum Colvin photos. Limited run—pre-order now or buy at events. Link in bio.

Final event in our Milngavie programme for the Agnes Owens centenary ✨ Join a special Curator’s Tour of Out of the Margins with @sorchadallas.bsky.social 12 June, 11:00am, Lillie Art Gallery.

PLEASE SHARE ✨ Celebrate Agnes Owens this spring (Apr–Jun 2026) in Milngavie & Alexandria. Join the Polygon launch + live event (9 May, 4–6:30pm, Milngavie Town Hall) with readings, Q&A & signing. Tickets via Eventbrite.👇🏽

Celebrating 100 years of Agnes Owens ✨ Out of the Margins opens 18 April at Lillie Art Gallery. Featuring archival & contemporary works, it honours Owens’ powerful, place-rooted writing and lasting impact, curated by @sorchadallas.bsky.social

PLEASE SHARE ✨ Agnes Owens at 100 ‘Out of the Margins’ celebrates her life & work with exhibitions, events & talks across Milngavie & Alexandria this spring. Join us to rediscover a vital Scottish voice. More details soon! Curated by @sorchadallas.bsky.social @agrayarchive.bsky.social

We can’t wait to share our plans with you tomorrow for the upcoming centenary celebrations of the life and work of Agnes Owens ✨ This marks the launch of our first satellite archive @aowensarchive.bsky.social Stay tuned for details of upcoming events in Milngavie and Alexandria!

Happy Easter! This spring scene, complete with bunny rabbits and daffodils, from Alasdair's wildlife mural at Palacerigg (1978) celebrates nature and wildlife, and highlights the vital part that humankind plays in its preservation and protection.

We’re taking part in ARA Scotland #Archive30! Day 4 #UntoldStories: The Alasdair Gray Archive champions radical empathy. In 2026, we celebrate Agnes Owens’ centenary and launch @aowensarchive.bsky.social, amplifying her life and work.

Sharing feedback + photos from last month’s clay workshop in the ‘Play With Gray’ series which explored process, play, and writing as a malleable form—highlighting creativity, intuition, and wellbeing.

PLEASE SHARE 🙏 Visit the us & @aowensarchive.bsky.social this April–May 2026. Tours by @sorchadallas.bsky.social (Gray collaborator since 2007). Dates: Apr 24; May 2, 8, 15, 30 at 11am. Book via Eventbrite link in bio.

Happy World Theatre Day! Alasdair Gray’s creativity spanned theatre as well as literature. A Gray Play Book (2009) collects his stage, screen & radio work. We’re proud to continue his legacy—don’t miss ‘When Billy Met Alasdair’ by Alan Bissett tmrw night, our co-commission with GICF! Last tix left!

A Kick Up the Arts podcast @nicolameighan.bsky.social visits the @agrayarchive.bsky.social & talks to Scottish writers Rory Watson & Alan Bissett about the wonder of words, the magic of old photographs, & the power of listening to women’s voices 💙📚 www.akickupthearts.org/blog-3-1/ror...